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How often do I need to add salt to my saltwater pool?

Top Answer: Once a month (35% of 17 votes).
How often do I need to add salt to my saltwater pool?
Once at the beginning of each season
23%
Once a month
35%
Every three months
5%
After it rains
11%
Never
11%
Not sure
11%

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Updated on January 28, 2023

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How often do I need to add salt to my saltwater pool?

According to this survey, the salt level of a saltwater pool should range between 2600ppm and 3300ppm. The survey suggests that the frequency is not determined by time, but by PPM levels. Since this particular question seems to have a number of varying answers, talk to your local pool specialist to see what they feel is best for your area.

Comments From Our Pros

Answer: Once a month
Explanation: Usually about once a month, sometimes more, sometimes less, but this is the avg.
Larry Braziel Consulting
Answer: Once a month
Explanation: when the salt level drops below 3300 ppm
Naples Pool Life - POOL CLEANING SERVICE
Answer: After it rains
Explanation: If the level goes down past 2600 PPM it can damage the ionizing plates.
PoolMasters, Inc.
ProMatcher
Answer: Once a month
Explanation: Depends on salinity and other factors to maintain proper level
Sonny Kuhl's Powerhouse Pool Service
Answer: Never
Explanation: Never, is a harsh word. Since salt does not evaporate, you will rarely need to add more salt unless heavy rains dilute your pool water or significant water is lost from excessive splashing
WaterBender Pools
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: This depends on the system. They are different sizes and will salt at different rates.
Backyard Boys Enterprise, LLC
ProMatcher
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: Once the recommended level has been established, salt level maintenance is minimal. Salt is then added due to loss of salt because of backwashing the filter, bathing suit drag out, water splash out, leaks, or rainwater overflow.
Dream Pools Inc
Answer: Never
Explanation: Only if needed
SDPOOLMASTER
Answer: Every three months
Explanation: Maybe as much as every three months. You should be measuring the salt level in your pool water as well as observing the control system.
NorCal Pool Builders